The Lough Erne Landscape Partnership has a robust governance structure to ensure efficiency and transparency during the delivery of the National Lottery Heritage Fund scheme. The partnerships governance structure is set up as follows:
The work of the Partnership is overseen by the LELP Programme Board facilitated by an Independent Chair, Mr Richard Watson has been appointed, following a competitive publicly advertised recruitment process. For further information on Richard’s appointment please click here.
The LELP Programme Board is chaired by the Independent Chair and consists of representatives from several formal and advisory partners including representatives from the partner organisations including RSPB (as lead partner), Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Fermanagh Rural Community Network, Lough Erne Heritage, National Trust, Upper Lough Erne Region and Waterways Ireland. The Board also includes representatives from advisory bodies including Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs and Department of Communities.
The aim of the programme board is to provide the Lough Erne Landscape Partnership with high level liaison and collaboration, working towards the successful delivery of the Lough Erne Landscape Partnership scheme. The Board meets regularly and will identify long term goals; monitor high level risks and opportunities; and review overall partnership effectiveness and direction.
LELP Programme Board Legacy Sub Group
A sub-group of the LELP Programme Board has now been set up and will meet from November 2021 onwards. The aim of the group will be to work with the appointed consultant to follow a dedicated process identifying various legacy options for the LELP Programme Board to consider.
Working Group membership reflects that of Programme Board with additional advisory members invited to support Working Group with specific workstreams. Working Group meets on a regular (mostly monthly) basis with the aim of ensuring effective programme planning and implementation. The group also monitors the delivery of the projects agreed as part of the Lough Erne Landscape Partnership Scheme and works to support the LELP vision.
The LELP Network was set up to bring together individuals and organisations to share information and best practice, to discuss issues and formulate solutions and to ensure effective planning to support the successful delivery of projects in the area. The network members provide advice and guidance on matters relating to Cultural/Natural/Built Heritage in the Fermanagh area and ensure LELP projects are complimentary to existing initiatives. The LELP Network meets on a quarterly basis and membership is open to all interested organisations and individuals.
If you are interested in joining the network please contact Ashley Robinson by emailing: ashley.robinson@RSPB.org.uk.
